A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9357843 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104543782 epoch_slot_no: 258982 block_no: 9357666 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 49572 time: 2023-09-30 21:41:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69e7e7b44ac386e4ffdb144ce0244b2bdfa7397e0f39a89151d0412f64829e32Block Operator
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